PUBLICATIONS

Publications

Publications from the Combustion and Spray Lab at IISc Bangalore focus on advanced diagnostics and modeling of combustion systems, with notable contributions in sustainable energy technologies. Highly cited works include studies on spray dynamics, such as the characterization of atomization processes critical for fuel injection systems, and “well-to-wheels” analyses of energy efficiency and CO2 emissions for conventional and alternative fuel-powered vehicles. These include hydrogen fuel cells, hybrids, and battery-electric systems. The lab’s research also explores laser-based diagnostic techniques to optimize combustion efficiency and reduce emissions in internal combustion engines and industrial burners, providing impactful solutions for energy sustainability.

Title
Cited by
Year
High swirl-inducing piston bowls in small diesel engines for emission reduction
B Prasad, CS Sharma, TNC Anand, RV Ravikrishna
Applied energy 88 (7), 2355-2367
2502011
Secondary breakup of a drop at moderate Weber numbers
M Jain, RS Prakash, G Tomar, RV Ravikrishna
Proceedings of the Royal Society A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering …
2072015
A review of concentrated solar power hybrid technologies
S Pramanik, RV Ravikrishna
Applied Thermal Engineering 127, 602-637
1962017
Thermal efficiency of LPG and PNG-fired burners: Experimental and numerical studies
P Boggavarapu, B Ray, RV Ravikrishna
Fuel 116, 709-715
1212014
Liquid jet in crossflow–effect of liquid entry conditions
RS Prakash, A Sinha, G Tomar, RV Ravikrishna
Experimental Thermal and Fluid Science 93, 45-56
842018
Secondary breakup of drops at moderate Weber numbers: Effect of Density ratio and Reynolds number
SS Jain, N Tyagi, RS Prakash, RV Ravikrishna, G Tomar
International Journal of Multiphase Flow 117, 25-41
832019
Spray characterization of gasoline-ethanol blends from a multi-hole port fuel injector
TNC Anand, AM Mohan, RV Ravikrishna
Fuel 102, 613-623
802012
Mixing enhancement in a compact trapped vortex combustor
KK Agarwal, S Krishna, RV Ravikrishna
Combustion Science and Technology 185 (3), 363-378
762013
Experimental and numerical studies in a compact trapped vortex combustor: stability assessment and augmentation
KK Agarwal, RV Ravikrishna
Combustion Science and Technology 183 (12), 1308-1327
752011
Laser-induced fluorescence measurements and modeling of nitric oxide in counterflow partially premixed flames
RV Ravikrishna, NM Laurendeau
Combustion and flame 122 (4), 474-482
722000
Experimental studies on air-assisted impinging jet atomization
AM Mohan, RV Ravikrishna
International Journal of Multiphase Flow 57, 88-101
69*2013
Airblast spray in crossflow–structure, trajectory and droplet sizing
A Sinha, RS Prakash, AM Mohan, RV Ravikrishna
International Journal of Multiphase Flow 72, 97-111
662015
Laser-induced fluorescence measurements and modeling of nitric oxide in methane–air and ethane–air counterflow diffusion flames
RV Ravikrishna, NM Laurendeau
Combustion and flame 120 (3), 372-382
642000
Modeling of a hybrid electric heavy duty vehicle to assess energy recovery using a thermoelectric generator
N Muralidhar, M Himabindu, RV Ravikrishna
Energy 148, 1046-1059
622018
Spray characterization of straight vegetable oils at high injection pressures
D Deshmukh, AM Mohan, TNC Anand, RV Ravikrishna
Fuel 97, 879-883
562012

Patents

The Combustion and Spray Lab at IISc Bangalore pioneers innovations in thermodynamics, combustion systems, and sustainable energy. Below is a list of patents showcasing advancements in fuel systems and energy technologies.

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